Philips SHL4805RG vs. Sony WH-XB900N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Philips SHL4805RG and Sony WH-XB900N. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Philips SHL4805RG vs. Sony WH-XB900N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-XB900N
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 254 g
Colour Gold Black | Blue
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-XB900N
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Philips SHL4805RG can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-XB900N are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 9 - 24000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-XB900N offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHL4805RG.
Max Input Power 40 mW -
Sensitivity 103 dB 101 dB/mW Philips SHL4805RG have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-XB900N.
Impedance 32 Ohm 50 Ohm
Diaphragm Mylar - 32 mm PET - 40 mm Sony WH-XB900N have a thicker diaphragm than Philips SHL4805RG.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
MICROPHONE Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-XB900N
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Uni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-XB900N
Controls - Volume
CABLE Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-XB900N
Cable Type Headphones cable - both-sided - 1.2 m Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
Cable Length 1.2 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Chrome Gold
FEATURES Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-XB900N
Sensors - Touch sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-XB900N
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 35 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 32 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 300 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 50 hours
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 7 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-XB900N
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Philips SHL4805RG Sony WH-XB900N
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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